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Just because it is Valentine’s Day doesn’t mean you have to spend a fortune on bubbly. Spainish cava can be white or rosé and it is made with the same method as champagne “Méthode Traditionnelle “. This method requires asecond fermantation of the wine that takes place in the individual bottles which will later be…

It is a pleasure to co-host Fiesta Friday with my co-host Catherine today. FiestaFriday.net. Please visit Catherine’s blog: https://kunstkitchen.wordpress.com. I’ll be sharing interesting tidbits from the Fiesta Friday link-up throughout the day on Pinterest, Instagram (bubblybeeboop), Facebook (bubblybee) and Twitter. “Bacchus opens the gate of the heart.” … Homer While visiting the Catalonia region in Spain…

Sparkling Strawberry Shrub A shrub is a vinegar-based syrup, referred to as “Drinking Vinegar”. Drinking vinegar is vinegar which is often infused with fruit juice, herbs and spices for use in mixed drinks. I was so happy to find the recipe for “Front Porch Chillin’” Sparkling Strawberry Shrub in the April/May 2018 issue of Chilled Magazine. …

“Have you thrown up your hands in despair and confusion with too many choices? In that case, just remember one word: champagne. It’s refreshing, relatively low in alcohol and sufficiently neutral to go with a myriad of foods.One minor tweak might be to have a more full-bodied vintage champagne with red meats and non-vintage champagne…

There are times when only the best will do and that’s the time for special pricey champagnes. Other times, when entertaining large groups of people or mixing bubbly drinks, less expensive sparkling wines are a better choice. It is in that spirit that I present to you sparkling wines under $30 for the holidays… …Best…

Spanish Dinner…Deliciousa! HOME A very nice gentleman let me take a photo of his Veuve Clicquot Champagne Shirt! We began our lovely Spanish dinner experience with a glass of Parés Baltà Cava Blanca Cusiné. https://paresbalta.com/ Parés Baltà is a family owned traditional winery that goes back to 1790. We produce high quality wines and cavas with…

Kitchen Remodel Update: We added a new window to the back wall of our kitchen. When we looked out the new window we were delighted to find 4 little blue Robin’s eggs tucked into a nest in the Rhododendron tree. Fortunately Mama Robin has not been disturbed by the construction. Happy Weekend! One of the…

Last week I enjoyed a Spanish wine tasting at our local wine shop: Mr. Bill’s Wine Cellar. https://www.facebook.com/mrbillswinecellar/ Spanish Wines ~ Lots to Love! I found a new favorite and renewed acquaintances with a couple of old favorites. Senda Verde Albariño My new favorite: Senda Verde Albariño. This bright freshness of this wine reminds me of another…

Across the nation wine distributors are sharing their best and bubbliest with restaurateurs and fine food and beverage retailers in preparation for the winter holidays and New Year’s Eve. Today I had the pleasure of being a guest at the Roanoke Valley Wine Company’s (Salem, Virginia: http://www.rvwc.com) champagne and cava tasting. I am looking forward…